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PTR13-35150 - Bilstein TRD PRO kit - Upgrade??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by commbubba19, Jan 22, 2018.

  1. Feb 20, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    rooster32

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    Watching this as it might warrant putting some 1/4" spacers up front with the AAL w/overload or a full leaf pack, if the rake is more then 1.5" or so. I've got a topper so that should offset the rake a little.
     
  2. Feb 20, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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  3. Feb 20, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    Haven’t received a shipping information yet =\
     
  4. Feb 20, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    Locked front and rear, bumpers, sliders, cage etc..33" Cooper STT PRO's. Mild suspension lift.
    How much lift over stock did you get on your '15 ??
     
  5. Feb 20, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    2015 TRD Sport

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    2" and holding there with 1500 miles on the kit so far
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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    dome

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    I'm about the same on my 2015 OR.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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    Sweet, how are you liking the ride?
     
  8. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    I haven't racked as many miles on the new setup as you have yet, I'm maybe at about 150? So far I'm noticing it's definitely more firm of a ride, but it does seem to soak up harsher roads better. Body roll is also noticeably better. Haven't had the chance to take it off pavement or throw a load in it yet other than maybe a few hundred pounds in the cab worth of tools and a passenger, but I'm happy with it. How about you?
     
  9. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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    2015 TRD Sport

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    I really like it a lot better than a OME set up I had on a '14 DCSB Prerunner that I had, the TRD kit is a lot softer/smoother than the OME (in my opinion), and definitely soaks up potholes and washboard roads a Lot better and 100 times better than the stock sport suspension.
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    TRD Pro Susp., Icon AAL, Bags w/cradles, US OR Bumper w/Smitty, 2Lo Mod
    What did your align #'s look like after? AAL on the back, Ol/No OL? UCA? Pic?
     
  11. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:40 PM
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    I didn't get a alignment sheet from the dealer, but I believe the only thing they done was adjusted the tire rod ends (seen where they put wrenches on them) to center the steering wheel back up.. No AAL (stock rear other than the rear shocks that came with kit), stock UCA

    Pics are here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trd-pro-suspension.531780/#post-17083819
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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    had these on my 15 pro, it rode rough as hell,,, love the ride of the fox on my 17 pro
     
  13. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    Big question here, has anyone encountered vibes caused by the axle shaft bearing post lift???
    Thanx
     
  14. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    Tacos in Gensokyo

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    Got mine put in today! Sitting 37 1/2'' ground-to-fender up front and 36 1/2'' ground-to-fender in the rear. No taco-lean, and the Bro-lean isn't as bad in person, as my parking lot slopes toward the center to drain.

    EDIT: Did not replace bearing, so far no vibes.

     
  15. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:51 PM
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    I did right after the install, got it fixed at the dealer under warranty
     
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  16. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    Did they do the installation of the suspension ???
     
  17. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    No, I did it myself
     
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  18. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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    Was a real easy install except for the front sway bar, if I could have had a extra set of hands would have been better, but just me doing it taking my time, install took me about 3 hours ( that includes fuck off time too)
     
  19. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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    homesteader

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    Awesome, thanx for the info, I figured a dealer would tell you it’s not covered after a lift
     
  20. Feb 20, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    homesteader

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    Not worried about the installation at all. Worried about repercussions
     

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